Saying his team "followed every rule to the letter," New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick described in detail how his team prepares its footballs on game day and defended his players from chatter that they made it to the Super Bowl by cheating.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe angrily demanded Sunday that the extremist Islamic State group release a Japanese journalist it is holding hostage after a new online video purported to show that another hostage had been killed.

DRIVERS WANTED - The Rides Mass Transit District is seeking applicants for Full Time Drivers. Paid Benefits. Must be willing to work all shifts. Must have good driving record and obtain CDL license within 1 month of employment. Rides will train qualified candidates. We are a Drug Free workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal Regulations require all drivers have Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. RMTD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, or marital status. Apply in person at 301 S. Cross, Robinson or visit ridesmtd.com for an application.

The City of Newton Police Department is accepting applications for a Part-time Patrolman. Work shifts will vary. Applications may be picked up at the Newton Police Department or online atwww.cityofnewtonil.com. Applications must be returned to the Police Department by 4:00 p.m. on February 6, 2015.